Although today chess problems and chess play often are two separate worlds, this
was not always the case. Great players were often involved in the composing of
problems. Here we will look at some problems composed by world champions,
national champions, and contenders to the throne.

The 90th Marshall Chess Club Championship was a
100 Grand Prix point, nine-round Swiss which featured 19 Masters,
including five GMs and four IMs. For IM Justin Sarkar, the venerable
club was the location of his first GM norm.